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Public Notice.

be had before the Judiciary Committee in its
room at the State House on an order to inquire
into the expediency Of amending the law relative
to the publication OF libels and monitions In liquor
eases, on WEDNESDAY, February 10th, at
2.30 p. m.
Also ON the same day and at the same place. on
an order relative to the adulteratIon of nolasses
and other food.
Also on February nth, at the same place. on
petitions for the enactment CT a law for the pre-
yentton of bribery and intimidation at elections
ANDREW p. WISWELL
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CoastIng Accidents,

ROCHESTER,, N. H., Feb. 7.-At East Roch-
ester this forenoon, Fred, the nine year old
son of William p. Abbott, was drowned. 1t
appears that he was thrown from his sled,
cutting cash in the head and stunning him
so that he fell through the ice and was
drowned.
Willie, the young son of Charles Morrison
of East Rochester, was severely injured to-
day while coasting. Besides being injured
the body. 1t is thought he will recover.
Roy, the son of Drew Foss, of Comic, N
H., came near being killed yesterday while
GDasting, by two double runners coming to-
gether on reverse hills Young Foss's thigh
was badly laeerated and his teeth about all
dislodged. He remains in precarious con-
dition.
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a sensation among catholIcs.

WILMINGTON, Feb. 13--At all the Catho-
lie churches in this diocese during high mass
this morning the pastors of the respective
congregations read a pronuneramento of
Bishop Curtis, forbidding ballf to be given
with the intention Of raising money for reli-
gious purposes, or holding Of picnics, fairs,
excursions or entertainments Of any kind for
the benefit Of anything religious or charita-
Bile, without the approval and onsent of the
bishop. The decree was received with some
surprise and created considerable sensation.
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next morning, Mr.. Miller found his door stil
closed and his clothing where he had left It,
except that his vest was gone. He at once
notified the lady Of the house Of what had
occurred. Notice Of the robbery was sent to
the police headquarters and Detective Bed
ford was sent to make an Investigation. The
detectives are on the track Of two 'sharpers
who are suspected.
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Hearings Before Committee on Rail.
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses.



On an act to amend charter Of Somerset Rail-
road Company,
Petition Of Wm. f. Pearson and others, an act
to change the location and extend time OF construc
ti0n of Penobscot Central railroad company.
Petition of A, NJ. Devereux and others for char
ter for Castine and Bangor railroad company.
FEBRUARY IA
The hearing on petition Of e. T. Gle to build
street railway in town Of Eden is postponed to
February IL
Also an act relating to Monson Railway, post
poned TO February IL.
Petition of James Adams and others for charter
for the Medway and Mt Katladin Railroad Co.
Hearing February II.
FEBRUARY 23.
An act TO insure a more speedy transmission of
February 20.
An act to incorporate the Calais River Railroad
Co. February 23.
An act to amend chap. 81. sec. rs, of the Re-
ruary 23.
To inquire into the expediency Of paying the
Railroad Commissioners salary instead of per
diem. February 23.
An act to amend Chap. 43s, private and special
laws of 1885, entitled an act TO incorporate the
Blddeford and Saco Railroad Co. February 23.
febl2sntd JAMES #. HAWKES., Sec.
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L. P. JONES. Pvt S. G., U,
Fatal Accident In q M,I,.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Feb. l3-The saw in a
portable saw mill on the farm of L. ID.
Wright, wealthy farmer living eight miles
from California, Mo-, flew to pieces yester-
day, one part Of it cutting open Wright's
breast, exposing his heart and killing him
instantly. Another piece carried away part
OF the head of Miss Thompson, young lady
who had gone to the min to call the men 70
dinner, and she died in four hours.
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a Murder and SUICIDE.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 13.-Charles Kloz, a
Schleisingeaville, Wisconsin, saloon keeper,
loaded two shot guns this evening and .emp-
tied the contents of one into his wife's head
as she was kneading bread, killing her in
stantly. He then tried TO kill himself but
merely blew away one cheek. He locked
the doors, poured kerosene over the furni-
ture and set the house ablaze. When neigh
b0rs tried to he enter reloaded one Of the
guns and blew out his brains.
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Public Notice .

VYHE hearing before the Judiciary Committee
a upon the question of capital punishment,
heretofore advertised for the inst Is postponed
TO the oath OF February, in the Representatives.
Hall, at 2.30p. m.
ANDREW p WISWELL,
febl4sndtd Sec. Jud. Com.
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BARROW ESCAPE
From Blood Shed over the South
Boston Horse Railroad Strike.

a Car Stopped by Rob of $500
People.
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Two Wooden BuiIdInes burned.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Feb. 1.-Two wooden
buildings were burned this morning, and
another was damaged by fire and water. Ira
5, Noyes, grocer, owner of one building, loses
5000 on the structure and 5000 on stock in
sured. 5. j. Bressan, boots and shoes, loses
$1,000; insured. r. DriscOll loses $1,000 ON
building and stock. There were number of
occupants in small lines business whose losss
aggregate abOut G4O0O
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Another Run1or of Murder.

LINCOLN, Feb. 14.-The Up-RiYer News
publishes rumor of what is an alleged muir
der said to have occurred in Fosters
Camp" in the vicinity of Rowland. Two
men got into a dispute over some tobacco
while playing cards and one of them was
stabbed in the arm and has since died from
the effects of the wound he was said to have
lived in Lagrange where he had family
The one that did the stabbing was but 10
years of age. The names of the men have
not been learned.
Investigating the Cattle Disease.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 12.-The conference COM
mittee between the two houses have agreed,
and the investigation into the outbreak of
tuberculosis will be thoroughly investigated
by a special committee. The committee,
which has been appointed, consists of Sena-
tors Allen and Rich, and Representatives
Walton Of Skowhegan, Libby of Burnham,
and Adams of Litchfeld. 1t has organized
with Mr.. Allen as chairman and DR.. Adams,
as secretary. Tuesday a special meeting of
the committee will be held, when immediate
steps for investigation will be taken.
Card from Secretary Gilbert.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 13.-Secretary Gilbert of
the Board of Agriculture furnishes card to
the press in which he refers to the state
ments which have been made regarding his
position upon the matter of contagious
diseases among cattle and says: "The place
for a reply has by legislative action been re-
moved from the columns of the newspapers
to legislative committee authorized to send
for persons and papers, and where the facts
in the case will be made fully to appear.
To this tribunal confidently appeal and l
trust the Legislature investigation will be
full, searching and impartial, and open and
clear as daylight. hail with joy the APP
pointment of this committee. / desire to
meet my accusers face to face, and lay be-
fore the committee and the public my official
acts without any concealment or evasion,
and am willing to stand by the verdict which
they shall render. l desire to meet there
the irresponsible statements and un-
just attacks upon me and answer the charge
that have opposed investigation.
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naath of a RIshnn

SEwANo Tenn, Feb. 13-Right Rev. Wm
Mercer Green, for the past forty years Bish-
op of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi,
died here this morning.
Bishop Green, who died today, was Senior
Episcopal Bishop in America and Chancel-
lor of the University of the South.
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Total. .461 ,15s zoos, ,12l ,16s. .943 e2s ,3os
The receipts of rye for the year amounted
to 1897 bushels. The receipts of barley
were 1000 bushels.
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Blaze at Savannah.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 12-The blacksmith
and machine shop of the Savannah, Florida
and Western railroad were destroyed by fire
this morning. Loss $4,000. Insured for
$4,000. $50 men are thrown out Of employ
meat
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Work Earbor and Beach Railroad Com

Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority to extend the railroad of said Com
pany through the towns of York and Wells to
junction with the Boston and Maine Railroad near
Coles Corner, so called, in said Wells, notice is
hereby given that hearing on said application
will be had by the Committee on Railroads, Tele-
graphs and Expresses, at their room on Wednes-
day, February twenty-thrd at half past two o'clock
in the afternoon and all persons interested there
VIII govern themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee
JAMES +. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta, Feb. 8, 1887. feb5dtdsn
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The PiIotage Monopoly.
Mr.. r eed's MackereI Bill.

The request of the Senate for conference
on the mackerel bill did not find passage.
Mr.. Reed had feared that any amendments
made by the Senate would be fatal under
the rules of the House so late In the season.
and had so stated to friends Of the bill and
had urged its passage as by the Senate
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.an20sndtd
Nofice.

The Committee on Legal Affairs. will give q
hearing on MONDAY, evening, Feb. l4th, at
o'clock, In the Judiciary Committee Room, al
Augusta, on the petition of Trustees and Faculty
Of the Eclectic Medical College, Of Maine, fol
change OF name, with accompanying Bill.
JAMES pANH9 4 4 WRfGGlHr S9LGl ohairmen
AMOS l.. ALLEN, Secretary,
Augusta Feb. 8, 1887. febIOsn3t
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FIRE RECORD.
Loss of sis5 900.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Feb. ia great fire oc.
CURED here tonight, burning the Masonic
and business houses. The total loss Is $685.
000 mostly insured.
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Notice.

VNHE committee on legal affairssgive notice that
IL a hearing is assigned on order and petitions
relating TO taxation of property incomes OF educa
cational, religious and charitable institutions in
the Jud, Com Room, at the State House. on
MONDAY EVENING, Feb. IA, at O'clock.
JAMES JAMES s s. WRiGiHr SqlGi chairmen.
AMOS L. ALLEN Secretary.
Augusta, JAM 27, 1887. ian29sndtd
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Fire at MarhIehead.

MARBLEHEAD, Feb. ia barn owned at
Marblehead by J. ii. Brown and occupied by
Richard II. Eu stice, together with the ware
rooms of Elias White, Jr., burned early this
morning The losses were covered by insur'
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BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 13-Thirty buildings
were burned at Anaconda yesterday by an
incendiary fire. The loss is $4,000; insured
for S11 900.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; if paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the s9MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
part OF the State) for S100 per square for first in
sertion, and so cents per square for each subse
quent insertion.
Address all communications 10
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Pensions Granted .

Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing Maine people:
Sarah, mother Of Asa X. Berry. SOlon.
Robert A. Heal original, Centre Lincolnville.
AlphOnse p Jones, original, Walton.
John T. Taxfeld, release Edes Falls.
George Sheldon, reisuse and increase, Merrill.
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Legislative Hearing.

February 10.
An act TO amend charter of International Rail-
way Comnany of Maine.
An act TO incorporate the Rumford Falls and
Rangely Lakes r.. r. Company.
February 93.
An act additional to the York Harbor and Beach
r. r. Company
An act authorizing construction of a railaOad
over tide waters In towns of York and Wells
An act TO incorporate railroad from the town of
Skowhegan 10 the town of Norridgewock.
feb7sntd JAS. f. HAWKES., See.
NOTICE Is hereby given that a public hearing
~ upon petition for better protection to legi-
innate traders will be given before the Judiciary
Committee, Feb. 10th. at 2 o'clock p m.
ANDREW p. WISWELL,
feb11dtd Sec. Judiciary Committee.
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sndtd
Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
Will be had before the Judiciary Committee in its
room at the State House. Wednesday. Feb. %, at
2.30 p. m, upon the subject of the competition Of
convict labor with the industries of the State.
Manufacturers and others who have practical
suggestions to make are respectfully requested to
be present or forward their views.
ANDREW P. WISWELL,
febl2sntd See. Jud. Com.
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In the Senate, Immediately following the
routine morning business tomorrow, Senator
Cameron will ask that his bill to increase
the naval establish ment be taken up. If it
be passed. as Mr.. Cameron hopes, without
extended debate, Senator hale will probably
call up his bill bearing substantially the
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Notice.

The Committee ON Legal Affairs, win give a
hearing, on THURSDAY, Feb. 17th at 21a p. M,
in the Senate Chamber, at Augusta, on an Act to
create the Roman Catholic Bishop, of the Diocese
of Portland and his successors corporation sole.
DAVID H. COLE, cbairmen
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Nidiiiheh'
AMOS L. ALLEN, Secretary.
Augusta, Feb 8, 1887.
feb10 sndtd
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FLOUR and Grain.

Following are the monthly receipts Of
-four and grain at Portland during the year
ending December 81, 1886:
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The Death Rate.
Diseases.

The whole number of deaths in the city for
last week was 7, from the following
causes;
-wARDs--
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amended. A small objection made Saturday
in the House sent the bill to the committee
on ways and means, but Mr.. Reed caused it
to be at once brought up in the committee,
passed. ON conference agreed to, and the bill
reported which was done just before the
House adjourned, and the bill goes to con-
ference. The opponentsof the bill not anti
cipsting such prompt action seem to have
been unnnual IN tha ocoasion
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Legislative No,ice.

Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority for any railroad corporation, which
may be formed under the general laws of the
State to construct railroad from the terminus of
the York Harbor and Beach Railroad in York,
throught the towns of York and Wells to a munc-
ti0n with the Boston and Maine Railroad near
Coles Corner, so called, in the town of Wells to
Construct its railroad across tide waters, notice is
hereby given that the Committee on Railroads,
Telegraphs and Expresses, will have hearing on
said application at their room on Wednesday, the
twenty-third day Of February, at half past two in
the afternoon; all persons interested will govern
themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee,
JAMES F. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta Feb 3. 1897 feb5snfd
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Shot In the Woods.

BIDDEFoED, Feb. 12.-While three French
boys were cunning in the woods this after
noon, Xavier Boucher. 10 years old, at
tempted to draw the charge from his double
barrelled gun. The other barrel was acci-
IDENTIFY discharged and the shot passed
through his hand and leg. 1t was two hours
before he reached the city benumbed with
cold. The chances are against recovery.
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4 JAN and Prl soners Burned.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 13.-The Jail at
MurfersbOrO, Tenn, was burned this morn
ing and three colored prisoners perished in
the flames.
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THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Feb. a.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather and
warmer.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
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Mean daily bar. ..30.628 Maximum therl33
Mean daily ther.. IA Minimum ther 90
Mean daily DIV pt-6.2 Max. vel. wind. NV
Mean daily hum. .53.7 Total precp....
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Feb 13, 1887, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations.
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XLIXth CONGRESS- SECOND SESSION.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Feb. II.
Mr.. Cameron, from the committee on nav
al affairs, reported back, with amendme nts,
the bill introduced by him yesterday to in
crease the naval establishment and gave no
tice that he will call it up on Monday imme-
dlately after the morning business
Mr.. Hale reported back from the naval
committee, with an amendment, the bill in
troduced by him yesterday to ''provide for
the increase Of the naval establishment" "and
gave notice that he will call it up at an early
day..
Mr.. Hoar, from the committee on the lib
rary, reported joint resolution, authorizing
the President to accept, on behalf of the
United States, the sword of Can't. Sam
uel Chester Reed, commanding the United
States private armed brig Gen. Armstrong,
rendered by his son, Samuel G. Reed and to
make to the giver of such sword such ac-
such acknowledgement as the President
shall deem suitable. Passed.
The Senate then renewed consideration of
the postoftice appropriation bill, the question
being on the amendment appropriating $780,
900 for the mails to South America. Z
After few remarks by Senators Beck and
Plumb, Mr.. Morgan moved to amend the
subsidy amendment by inserting, instead Of
the word built" the words ''owned and Of
ticered, so that the sentence will read, .for
the transportation of foreign by American
owned and officered steamships" also, to
duu w Tic paragraph as IOllOWS. Sucl
steamships, so owned and officered, shall be
entitled to be enrolled, registered and Ii
censed as American built ships are, while
they are employed in the execution of said
contracts for the transportation of foreign
mails"
HOUSE.
Immediately after the reading Of the Jour
nal, Mr. Scott of Pennsylvania demanded
the regular order, and called up the Senate
bill for the retirement and re-coinage of the
trade dollar.
After heated discussion, the House de-
cided to consider the bill-yeas 142, nays 10l.
:. At Mr.. Scott's suggestion, debate was lin
tied to two hours.
Mr.. Scott then took the foor in advocacy
of the measure, stating the facts relative 70
the issuing of the trade dollar under the act
of 1873, and the deprivation Of its legal ten
der qualities in 1876 Prior to 1876 there had
been coined 1861, 900 of these dollars, and
subsequently to that year 20, 32S, $50 had been
coined and put out These dollars had been
issued by the authority Of the United States,
and were stamped by the United States as
dollars. The people of the country who
had taken them in pay for their commodities
mad every right to expect that they were
dollars. Of the dollars coined, over 26, ,O00,-
900 had been exported, leaving in this cOun-
try a little over 100000. 1t is reasonable to
suppose that proportion Of these had been
utilized as bullion. 1t was safe to presume
that if the pending bill were enacted into a
law, not more than 100000 trade dollars
would be redeemed and re-coined.
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Presidential Preferences.

BosToN, Mass, Feb. 13.-The Globe pub
fishes the Presidential preferences of 202
members of the Massachusetts Legislature
as expressed in response to the Globes cir
cular letter of inquiry. The following fig
ures show the situation:
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day (snndays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPAEY.
AT 81 ExcHsNa STREET. PORTLAND. NH.
TERMS Doi,ars a Year. 70 mail sub
scrbefs, SeveD Dollars Year. if paid in advance.
RATES or ADvERTIsIEG-0n inch OF space
the length OF column. or twelve lines nOapareil
constitutes Square"
S1.50 per square, daily, first week; rs cents per
week after; three insertions or less, 81 90, con-
tlnuing every other day after first week. so cents
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents
one week. 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, 0ne-third additional.
Under head OF ADJUSTMENTS" and "AuoTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-